Oroville Dam

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A kayaker on the water at Lake Oroville, which was 33% full when this photograph was taken on June 29 in Oroville, Calif.(Brian van der Brug/Los Angeles Times)

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Water Flows From Oroville Dam’s Spillway for 1st Time …

The California Department of Water Resources released this photo of the Oroville Dam spillway on March 25, 2019.

Newly Built Spillway on Oroville Dam Could Be Used as …

In February 2017, water can be seen flowing out of the Oroville Dam's main spillway. (Credit: Marcus Yam/ Los Angeles Times)

California Voters to Decide on Largest Water Bond Proposal …

Oroville lake, the emergency spillway, and the damaged main spillway, are seen from the air on Feb. 13, 2017, in Oroville. (Credit: Elijah Nouvelage/Getty Images)

Human Error Played a Role in Oroville Dam Spillway Failure, …

An eroded section of the Oroville Dam spillway is seen in this image provided by the California Department of Water

Officials Say Oroville Dam Is Ready for Winter Rains Despite …

Oroville Dam Spillway Had Two Dozen Problems That May …

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Water Officials Race to Finish $275 Million in Repairs …

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Damaged Oroville Dam Spillway May Need to Be Used …

An eroded section of the Oroville Dam spillway is seen in this image provided by the California Department of Water

Oroville Reservoir Reaches ‘Pivot Point,’ State Water …